Abstract: Embodiments provide a screw, a food processing cup assembly, and a food processor. The screw includes a screw body including a feeding area for feeding and a crushing area connected to the feeding area; a first spiral rib is spirally arranged on the feeding area along the axial direction of the screw body, and extending to the crushing area along a top of the screw body; a cutting surface extending from the top of the screw body to the crushing area; second spiral ribs are disposed on the screw body at intervals along the axial direction of the screw body.

Abstract: A commercial-scale sous-vide system (10) includes a conveyor (20) for carrying food products (PP) vacuum sealed in plastic food-grade pouch or container (222) through a chamber (40) heated with saturated steam. The conveyor is in the form of first and second spiral stacks (26) and (28). A control system controls the steam supply and the movement of the conveyor.

Abstract: A method of making an alcoholic nitrogenized coffee product and using a process that avoids the negative attributes associated with traditional methods.

Abstract: A system for reversibly attaching an accessory to a hot water and/or steam dispensing outlet of a beverage dispensing machine includes a main body and a locking element. The locking element is received in the main body and includes two elastically deformable arms designed to cooperate with at least one locking relief formed on the dispensing outlet. The arms are configured to be moved between a position in which the accessory is locked to the dispensing outlet and an unlocked position.

Abstract: A novel form of food heating lamp is disclosed with built-in sensors for auto-detection of food. This exemplary innovation provides sensors capable of measuring distance and can be added or replaced to be readily used in food warming equipment already in the field to allow for this energy saving capability to be widely enabled at low cost. The associated application allows easy control, reminders, notifications and reporting on user request.

Abstract: Disclosed is a smart electric roaster, and more particularly, to a smart electric roaster, in which one of blowers provided on one or both sides of a roaster body is detachable to allow for easy installation on a table. According to the present invention as described above, the gently stepped portion that gently protrudes outward from the upper part of the outer circumference of the roaster body can reinforce the strength of the roaster body, and especially in the case where the blowers are provided on both sides of the outer circumference of the roaster body as in the present invention, can achieve the effect of minimizing the diameter size of the roaster body.

Abstract: Grills and charcoal-containing fuel blocks are disclosed. A grill may include a housing at least partially defining a cooking chamber, a combustion chamber having a support surface configured to support a charcoal-containing fuel block, the combustion chamber may be fluidically and thermally connected to the cooking chamber, an igniter configured to heat a charcoal-containing fuel block positioned on the support surface, a stoke chamber positioned under and fluidically connected to the combustion chamber, stoke ducting having a first end fluidically connected to the stoke chamber and a second end fluidically connected to a stoke fan, the stoke fan configured to flow air from outside the housing and into the stoke chamber through the stoke ducting, cooling ducting fluidically connecting the cooking chamber to a cooling fan, and the cooling fan configured to flow air from outside the housing and into the cooking chamber through the cooling ducting.

Abstract: Various aspects of a grill system are discussed herein, including a motor assembly that is configured to rotate a spindle, which is connected to a clutch assembly configured to allow for stopping rotation of a grill without inhibiting the motor assembly. The clutch assembly may be connected to a harness assembly and/or an elevation assembly that connects to the grill. The harness assembly may have a separator that is connected between a suspension line that connects to the clutch assembly and a separator line that connects about a grate that holds a grill. When the motor rotates the spindle, the grate is also rotated about the same vertical axis extending through the spindle. The grill system may also comprise a frame assembly that is configured to elevate the motor about the grate and a source of heat, such as a fire.

Abstract: An automated cooking system includes a fryer with at least one fryer vat configured to hold a cooking medium, and at least one basket configured to receive and hold a food product for cooking in the cooking medium at the fryer. The cooking system further includes a basket movement device including a basket support for engaging the at least one basket. The basket movement device is configured to move the at least one basket into and out of the cooking medium. Further, the basket movement device includes a retention clip to releasably secure the at least one basket to the basket support. The cooking system includes a vision system and a visual indicator system to help, with the basket movement device, automate workflow decisions and management at the fryer. A method of cooking food products and a method for managing basket workflow with/at an automated cooking system are also provided.

Abstract: A method for removing excess oil from a plurality of food items is provided and can include placing the plurality of food items in a sequential manner on a conveyor advanceable in a direction of travel. Each of the plurality of food items can be inclined upwardly at an angle relative to the direction of travel of the conveyor. A stream of hot air can be blown downwardly towards a side periphery of the plurality of food items to remove excess oil from the plurality of food items. An apparatus relating to the method is provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a multi-purpose, smoking accessory device for tobacco, herbs, Cannabis and other smokable substances. The accessory device comprises several, convenient smoking related features presented in a single, compact unit. Such features, include (i) an air-tight storage component comprising multiple individual air-tight storage compartments for storing multiple types of non-ground smokable substances; (ii) a grinder for grinding specified amounts of said non-ground substances directly from the storage compartment(s); (iii) collection unit(s) for storing ground substances directly from the grinder; (iv) dispensing port(s) for receiving ground substances directly from the collection unit(s) and from which specified amounts of said ground substances may be dispensed; and (v) an audio sound system, together with several other convenient, electronic features, to enhance the user's smoking experience.

Abstract: A dispenser of coffee in solid form comprises:-a storage volume (10). to contain coffee beans (CB),-a dosing arrangement (11), set downstream an outlet (40a) of the storage volume (10) and prearranged for releasing dosed amounts of coffee beans (CB) from the storage volume (10),-a dispensing mouth (12), set downstream an outlet (11a) of the dosing arrangement (11),-a cooling arrangement, configured for cooling the coffee beans (CB) contained in the storage volume (10). The storage volume (10) comprises an inner container (40), for receiving and storing the coffee beans (CB), and the cooling arrangement comprises a first outer casing (41) which surrounds at least partially the inner container (40), at least part of a first gap (42) being defined between the inner container (40) and the first outer casing (41), the cooling arrangement further including a cooling device (20) of the first gap (42).

Abstract: A micro puree machine including a housing, a power shaft, a bowl assembly and a platform. The power shaft extends from the housing. The bowl assembly including at least one locking bowl element. The platform includes at least one complementary locking platform element that is configured to engage the at least one locking bowl element such that rotation of the bowl assembly relative to the platform is prevented at times the bowl assembly is positioned thereon. The platform is rotatable from a first position to a second position relative to the housing such that the platform raises the bowl assembly towards the power shaft during the rotation of the bowl assembly and platform. The raising of the bowl assembly facilitates connection between the power shaft and a blade assembly that is positioned in a lid assembly on the bowl assembly.

Abstract: A foot tub capable of generating a bubble in use includes a base and a tub wall connected to the base, where the base and the tub wall enclose a tub chamber; an impeller is provided in the tub chamber above the base; the impeller is covered by a protective guard; a hollowed-out opening is formed in the protective guard; the protective guard further communicates with an outside atmosphere through a vent tube; a drive motor is provided in the base, and the drive motor is drivingly connected to the impeller, such that the drive motor can drive the impeller to rotate; and in response to rotation of the impeller, while water is thrown out of the protective guard through the hollowed-out opening, a local low pressure is further formed in the protective guard, such that outside air can enter the protective guard through the vent tube.

Abstract: A disabled person transfer seat with a first vertically oriented bar with a first horizontal pivot, at least two structural support sections each having upper and lower support bars separated vertically with a brace plate covering a majority of the spaces between them, and a seat, which may be removable, positioned for a disabled person to comfortably sit. The at least two structural support sections are serially coupled to the horizontally pivotally coupled to each other between the first horizontal pivot and the seat, which is also pivotally mounted at a distal end of the vertically mounted to the first horizontal pivot. The removable seat includes a frame, a seat and handles, with an open center and gaps to enable drying of a patient. In some embodiments the structural support sections can nest to enable more compact storage.

Abstract: A drying apparatus of the present disclosure has a drying towel having a first face and a second face. The drying apparatus also has a first handle secured to the first face of the drying towel at or near an end of the drying towel so that a caregiver can grasp the drying towel to dry a disabled person with the second face.

Abstract: Disclosed are example embodiments of systems and methods for dispensing a wet towel. An example dispensing system for dispensing a wet towel to a user includes a housing having an opening. The example dispensing system for dispensing a wet towel also includes an input sensor within the housing for sensing that a user is requesting the wet towel. Additionally, the example dispensing system for dispensing a wet towel includes a roll of dry paper towels within the housing. The example dispensing system for dispensing a wet towel includes a reservoir containing fluid within the housing. The example dispensing system for dispensing a wet towel also includes a drive mechanism for grabbing towels from the roll of dry paper towels and advancing paper towels from the roll of dry paper towels toward the opening in the housing.

Abstract: A cleaning assembly. The cleaning assembly may include multiple portions, such as a handle portion and a cleaning portion. The cleaning assembly may further include a disposable head portion that may be engaged and disengaged from the handle assembly. The head portion may have at least one coating applied to at least a portion of the head portion.

Abstract: A tree stand urinal device is disclosed which is a portable urinal system for hunters. The tree stand urinal device comprises a body component that is configured in an elongated cylindrical shaped canister which is open at the top end and tapers at the bottom end to a small opening. The small opening is attached to approximately 30 feet of hose that travels toward ground level. The open end of the tube can be buried into the ground. The open top end is secured via a screw-on or twist-on cap. Further, there is an attachment mechanism on the lid to hang the device from a tree stand. Users can urinate into the canister and have it drain through the tube and into the ground to prevent human scent from being detected by potential game and scaring it away.

Abstract: A child's toilet training potty seat positionable on a toilet, the potty seat having a seating surface configured to support a child and a receptacle configured to rotatably attach a splash guard adjacent to a forward portion of the seating surface, the splash guard having a projection engageable in the receptacle and allowing rotation thereof. The projection is eccentrically located on the guard so that guard rotation positions the then-upward end of the guard comparatively higher or lower in relation to the seat. A higher positioned upward end is suitable for use with boys. A lower positioned upward end is suitable for use with girls.

Abstract: Technology for testing biologic substances deposited in a toilet is described. In one aspect, a device for testing biologic substances is located within the bowl of the toilet. The biologic testing device includes methods for testing the biologic substances within the bowl of the toilet, in a diversion pipe of the toilet, or in a reservoir connected to or located in a toilet. The biologic testing device includes colorimetric indicators to show the presence of specific compounds, or the concentrations of specific compounds. A scanning device for reading the colorimetric results is a part of the biologic testing system. The scanning device is connected to a computing device which interprets the colorimetric results and, in some embodiments, converts from a colorimetric reading to a text-based analysis which is displayed for a user to review.

Abstract: A device can include one or more inputs, which, in operation, receive one or more signals indicative of toilet-lid positions and one or more signals indicative of user-toilet proximity; and control circuitry coupled to the one or more inputs. The control circuitry can, in operation, determine a position of a toilet lid based on the one or more signals indicative of toilet-lid positions; respond to a determination that the toilet lid is in a closed position by entering a power-save mode of operation; and respond to a determination that the toilet lid is not in a closed position by selectively generating, based on the one or more signals indicative of user-toilet proximity, toilet-lid-actuator control signals to cause a toilet-lid-actuator to move the toilet lid toward a closed position. Related methods and systems are also provided.

Abstract: A seat includes a seat body including a seat hole; a lower body cover; and an upper body cover connected to the lower body cover. The seat also includes a cover cap connected to the lower body cover and disposed at a front end or a side end of the lower body cover. The cover cap includes a through hole configured to allow to a pipe bundle to pass through. The seat also includes a mounting cavity configured to house a spray pipe and formed by the cover cap and the lower body cover. The mounting cavity includes a cavity opening directed toward the seat hole.

Abstract: A mobile cleaning robot can include a body, a drive wheel, and a wheel stop. The drive wheel can be connected to the body and can be operable to move the mobile cleaning robot about an environment. The wheel stop can be movable with respect to the body and the drive wheel between a stop position and a release position. The wheel stop can be engageable with the drive wheel in the stop position to limit vertical travel of the drive wheel with respect to the body.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cleaner system and a method of controlling the same, the cleaner system including a dust passing hole formed in a coupling part and having an outlet end connected to a flow path part, the dust passing hole having an inlet end configured to communicate with a discharge port of a dust bin of a cleaner when the cleaner is coupled, and a door hingedly coupled to the coupling part and configured to open or close the dust passage hole formed in the coupling part, in which the door is stopped for a particular time or longer when a rotation angle from the discharge port reaches a first opening angle, the door is stopped for a particular time or longer when the rotation angle reaches a second opening angle smaller than the first opening angle, such that dust in the dust bin may be removed without the separate air resistance when the door rotates to the first opening angle in a dust collecting step, and an airflow is rapidly changed in the dust passage hole when the door rotates to t

Abstract: A deduster collects pellets by way of a vacuum source and separates dust associated through cyclonic movement. The dust separates from the pellets through the cyclonic movement. thereby shaking the dust from the pellets and through a sieve. The dust is retained in a storage volume and ultimately transported to a storage drum. The pellets are retained by the sieve body in an interior volume therein. The pellets. due to cyclonic movement. are transmitted through the sieve body and out of the deduster to a receptacle. Optionally. the pellets are moved to a receptacle by way of the addition of vacuum and/or due to gravity.

Abstract: A robot cleaner is provided. The robot cleaner includes a plurality of bending tubes which are integrally connected along a longitudinal direction thereof and each of which is closed at one end and changes in volume depending on pressure in an internal space thereof, a pump device that adjusts the pressure in the internal space of each of the plurality of bending tubes, a head part disposed at one end of the plurality of bending tubes to suck air, a dust collection device that separates dust from the air sucked through the head part, and a dust collection tube that communicates the head part and the dust collection device.

Abstract: This application provides a dust extraction apparatus and a battery production line. A copper nozzle is disposed on a first end face of a cover plate, and a channel of the copper nozzle communicates with a through hole of the cover plate. A dust extraction assembly is disposed on a second end face, and a cavity having a first port and a second port is formed in the interior of the dust extraction assembly. The first port faces the through hole, and a suction apparatus is connected to the second port. The dust extraction apparatus in embodiments of this application can extract dust via the first port of the dust extraction assembly facing the through hole, thus promptly exhausting impurities such as smoke and welding slag generated during welding.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaner station coupled to a cleaner in order to collect dust inside a cleaner dust container. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a cleaner station, which includes, as a foreign material storage member, a member of a bin type rather than a bag type, is economical and can increase user convenience since the foreign material storage member does not require periodic replacement, and has a simple structure since a dust separator such as a cyclone is not included, and thus user convenience is provided such that a user can easily carry out maintenance and repair such as washing of a dust collection container.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a surface cleaning apparatus that includes an illumination system having lighting to illuminate a floor surface or other area being cleaned. The lighting for the illumination system includes a plurality of lights, light sources, and/or lighting zones disposed around a housing of the apparatus. The illumination system varying a color or temperature of the light. Methods for operating the illumination system are also provided.

Abstract: An integrated device for sweeping, mopping and cleaning includes a sweeping structure and an automatic mopping and cleaning mechanism installed on an automatic cruise cleaning robotic vehicle. The sweeping structure is located in a front of the automatic mopping and cleaning mechanism. The automatic mopping and cleaning mechanism includes an automatic cleaning structure for mopping rollers, a plurality of wet mopping rollers, a plurality of dry mopping rollers for mopping a floor and being cleaned respectively in turn, and a spray nozzle spraying water on one of the wet mopping rollers mopping the floor and further spring water on a region of the floor in a front of the one of the wet mopping rollers. The one of the wet mopping rollers mopping the floor is located in a front of one of the dry mopping rollers mopping the floor.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to vacuum tools. In one example, a first wet/dry crevice tool is provided that can be coupled to a vacuum source and a cleaning fluid source. The first tool includes a vacuum orifice and a cleaning fluid nozzle assembly coupled to a cleaning fluid actuation mechanism to controllably deliver cleaning fluid to a target area to be cleaned. The vacuum orifice and the cleaning fluid nozzle assembly are configured to sealingly interface with another cooperating tool. The first tool includes latching mechanisms and tolerance rails to enable secure coupling of the first tool to another cooperating tool, for example a liquid containment tool.

Abstract: A cleaning device may comprise a device body and a driving assembly configured to drive the device body to move. The cleaning device may further comprise a lifting mechanism connected to the device body and the driving assembly, and configured to lift the device body. The cleaning device may further comprise a sensor configured to sense an obstacle and to send sensing information. In addition, the cleaning device may further comprise a controller configured to receive the sensing information; determine obstacle information of the obstacle based on the sensing information; and control motion of the lifting mechanism based on the obstacle information.

Abstract: A cleaning article for cleaning a target surface. The cleaning article has tow fibers attached to a carrier sheet. The tow fibers are advantageously provided with a primary coat mix. The primary coat mix is a mixture of castor oil ethoxylate, fatty alcohol ethoxylate, and fatty acid ester, wherein the castor oil ethoxylate and the fatty alcohol ethoxylate are present at a weight ratio of the castor oil ethoxylate to the fatty alcohol ethoxylate from about 2:1 to about 1:1, and wherein the fatty acid ester and the fatty alcohol ethoxylate are present at a weight ratio of the fatty acid ester to the fatty alcohol ethoxylate from about 5:1 to about 3:1.

Abstract: A dishwashing appliance may include a cabinet, a tub, a door, a sensor assembly, and a controller. The tub may be mounted within the cabinet and define a wash chamber for receipt of articles for washing. The door may be movably mounted to the cabinet. The door may be movable between a latched position restricting access to the wash chamber and an unlatched position permitting access to the wash chamber. The sensor assembly may be mounted to the door to detect a position thereof. The controller may be configured to initiate a detection operation. The detection operation may include determining a future-use chamber cycle (FCC) to be initiated at a delayed time period, detecting the door in the unlatched position at the sensor assembly, generating a door-alert signal in response to detecting the door in the unlatched position, and restricting initiation of the FCC following generating the door-alert signal.

Abstract: A dish washer has a discharge flow path configured to carry air flow having passed through a moisture absorbent. The discharge flow path is defined between a cover of a moisture absorbent receiving space of a main housing and the moisture absorbent. The discharge flow path is configured to reduce non-uniformity in resistance against air flow having passed through the moisture absorbent inside the main housing and local non-uniformity in a moisture absorption amount to improve moisture absorption efficiency.

Abstract: A device for cleaning footwear and other objects by supporting an object over a basin and automatically spraying water into the interior of the object. The object may be supported by a vertical post with a substantially perpendicular horizontal component mounted to a base in the basin. The post and horizontal component may have an exhaust hole and spray nozzle situated within the exhaust hole connected to a water pump. The stand may support the object such that it covers the exhaust hole and spray nozzles. The water pump may pump water through the apparatus by tubing and into the object by the spray nozzle to clean it.

Abstract: An image acquisitor acquires an image of a lumen imaged by an endoscope. An image classifier classifies the acquired lumen image as one of a plurality of types. When the lumen image is classified as a first type, an operation detail determinator determines an insertion operation detail of the endoscope using an insertion operation selection model generated by machine learning. When the lumen image is classified as a second type, the operation detail determinator determines the insertion operation detail of the endoscope using an algorithm for determining the insertion operation detail.

Abstract: A processing device includes a processor. The processor is configured to: acquire first medical image data and second medical image data that include a specific region in a subject as medical image data acquired by a medical image acquisition device; acquire first information regarding an imaging position of the first medical image data and second information regarding an imaging position of the second medical image data; and derive an actual size of the specific region based on the first medical image data, the second medical image data, the first information, and the second information.

Abstract: A method of detecting colon polyps disclosed in the present disclosure includes: (a) receiving an image captured by an endoscope inserted into colon of a test subject; (b) recognizing each image section including colonic mucosa and colonic blood vessels in the image; (c) determining whether a colonic vascular bed is disconnected in each image section; (d) displaying a first visual effect representing a vascular bed in which the colonic blood vessels are disconnected; and (e) displaying a second visual effect representing a continuous vascular bed of the colonic blood vessels, wherein operation (b) is configured to recognize each image section through a deep learning model, which is machine learned based on blood vessel data in a plurality of colonic images of the test subject obtained from external annotators, and a degree of disconnection of the vascular bed and a blood vessel pattern.

Abstract: An imaging device includes two or more pixels and a voltage generation circuit. Each of the two or more pixels includes a photoelectric conversion element and a transistor. The photoelectric conversion element is configured to perform photoelectric conversion and generate an electric charge in accordance with an amount of received light. The transistor is driven by using a driving voltage. The voltage generation circuit is configured to generate the driving voltage that is lower than the power source voltage and gradually decreases.

Abstract: A time-synchronized video imaging system includes an environmental camera that acquires environmental images of a patient while a video laryngoscope acquires airway images of the patient. A monitor receives the airway images from the video laryngoscope and the environmental images from the environmental camera. The monitor time-synchronizes the airway images and the environmental images to each other to generate a combined view video file of the time-synchronized airway images and environmental images to permit review of macro or environmental effects on a patient intubation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, devices, and methods to calibrate an endoscope with a location-sensor-to-camera transform or a camera-to-location-sensor transform.

Abstract: An endoscope and a system including the endoscope and a monitor. The endoscope includes a handle or interface; an insertion cord extending distally from the handle or interface; and a fluid pathway system having a first flow-through part having a fluid conduit formed therein and including a receiver portion; a second flow-through part having a fluid conduit formed therein and including a tubular connector portion; a retainer having an insertion end and a reception end, the insertion end of the retainer inserted in the receiver portion of the first flow-through part, the tubular connector portion of the second flow-through part inserted in the reception end of the retainer, and the retainer being sized and configured to fluidly sealingly secure the second flow-through part to the first flow-through part.

Abstract: A medical device may comprise a sheath configured to be inserted into a body lumen of a patient. A distal end of the sheath may include an elevator for changing an orientation of a medical device. A handle may include an actuator. The actuator may be operably connected to the elevator. Activation of the actuator may cause movement of the elevator. An engaging portion may, in at least one configuration of the handle, protrude from a surface of a handle body toward the actuator. A force exerted by the user on at least one of the actuator or the engaging portion may cause the handle to transition between (a) a first configuration in which the engaging portion interacts with the actuator to inhibit movement of the actuator relative to the engaging portion and (b) a second configuration in which the actuator is movable relative to the engaging portion.

Abstract: An endoscope including a handle and an insertion cord. The handle includes a first handle housing part and a valve and suction connector assembly. The valve and connector assembly including a suction connector part (11), a valve housing main body (100), a plunger (101) and a valve housing lid (102). The valve housing lid (102) includes an entry pipe (107) connected to a suction channel tube in fluid communication with a suction port at the distal end of the insertion cord. The valve housing main body (100) includes an exit pipe (104) connected to said suction connector part (11). The suction connector part (11) is accommodated in the wall of the handle housing part and includes an oblong engagement flange in frictional engagement with said wall.

Abstract: An endoscopic image acquisition unit acquires shape information of an endoscope insertion part during endoscopic examination. According to a priority condition, executed is at least either: a process by an insertion status estimation unit entering the shape information to an insertion status learning model, thereby acquiring, from the insertion status learning model, an insertion status category resulted from categorization of insertion status of the endoscope insertion part; or, a process by a shape determination unit applying the shape information to a shape category determination logic, thereby acquiring an insertion shape category resulted from categorization of insertion shape of the endoscope insertion part.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an endoscope packaging system (1). The endoscope packaging system (1) has an endoscope (2) comprising: an endoscope handle or interface (4); and an insertion cord (6) configured to be inserted into a patient's body cavity and comprising an bending section and a distal tip (12), the bending section comprising a plurality of bending segments (31) made from a polymer material; and a protective sheath part (34) configured to accommodate at least the distal tip (12) and the bending section of the insertion cord (6) of the endoscope (2) and configured to keep the bending section (10) straight during storage and transport.

Abstract: A device for inserting a chest tube for thoracoscopy comprises a photographing module that photographs an inside of a subject's body and transmits a photographed in-vivo image to an outside; a chest tube that is formed in a rigid tube shape and in which the photographing module is inserted and installed; a guide part that is coupled to the photographing module and guides the photographing module into the chest tube; a handle module that is coupled to the guide part and moves the guide part and photographing module; and a mobile device that receives data from the photographing module, and searches for and reproduces the in-vivo image photographed by the photographing module in real time.

Abstract: A magnetic field generation module is disclosed. The magnetic field generation module comprises: a main core; at least one auxiliary core located adjacent to the main core; and an auxiliary core driver which moves the auxiliary core along the circumference of the main core by using the center axis of the main core as a shaft.